Festival too expensive

Thursday

Aug 28, 2008 at 12:01 AMAug 28, 2008 at 7:01 PM

It’s that time of year again — On the Waterfront.

It’s that time of year again — On the Waterfront.

We used to go every year when it was somewhat affordable. Admission is now $18. So, for our family of five it would cost us $90 just to walk through the gates! That doesn’t include food, drinks, rides.

If you go all three days, this could add up to hundreds of dollars.

If you try to bring in your own water to save a few dollars, the officials at the gates just open the bottles and pour the water onto the sidewalk. We’ve had this happen.

With the high cost of food, gas and utilities, do they really expect most families will have enough money to spend at On the Waterfront?

Lower the prices, like Wal-Mart, and more will come!

— Cyndy Black, Loves Park

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